No More Coffee Breaks - Reducing C-C++ Project Compilation Time

Explore strategies for reducing C/C++ project compilation time in this 52-minute conference talk from code::dive 2019. Delve into essential techniques for optimizing the build process, focusing on methods that maintain or improve runtime performance of the final binary. Learn about template management, header file optimization, compilation distribution, and toolchain-specific enhancements. Discover potential trade-offs associated with these time-saving approaches and gain insights from speaker Piotr Osiewicz, a self-proclaimed performance enthusiast. While prior knowledge of C++ build processes is beneficial, it's not required to grasp the core concepts presented in this talk. Note that there are some audio and visual issues between 4:42 and 28:06 of the presentation.